The 30-year mortgage rate held steady at 7.40%, ending seven straight weeks of increases. The 15-year rate dipped to 6.71%, Freddie Mac said.

Florida Realtors Chief Economist Brad O’Connor and Florida agents share practical advice on pricing homes, negotiating deals and helping buyers find affordable options.

Updated online profiles, specific customer reviews and original local content may help real estate agents become more visible in AI-powered searches.

A new appraisal reporting format is rolling out. These five questions can help agents prepare for lender changes, customer conversations and transactions.

Nearly 9% of purchase borrowers chose an ARM in mid-September as higher fixed rates pushed more buyers toward lower initial payments.

A new survey found 77% of recent buyers exceeded their initial budgets, while some accepted fewer bedrooms, smaller yards or different locations.